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Vivian M. Christensen, 93, passed away Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013 at Life Care Center of Greeley. She was born March 14, 1920, in Denver, to Sarah and Lee Manny.

Vivian graduated from San Diego High School and then from business school in San Diego. She married Lawrence Robert Christensen in La Jolla, Calif., on June 19, 1937. Vivian and Bob made their home in Fort Morgan, Colo., where they raised five children, Jens, Larry, Jean, Bob, and John, all surviving. Other surviving family includes 16 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.

Vivian was preceded in death by her husband, L. R. Christensen; a son, James Fred; and great-grandsons, Caleb Graff and Cody Kishimoto. Vivian was active in the lives of her children, and her grandchildren that lived close, enjoying their music performances, dance activities, sports events, and family gatherings. She enjoyed playing Bridge, bowling, collecting depression glass and antique bottles. She was an avid fan of the Colorado Buffaloes, attending football games for many years. She also enjoyed spending time at their ranch in Saratoga, Wyo.

A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, at the United Presbyterian Church in Fort Morgan. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery. Friends who wish may make memorial gifts in Vivian’s name to The Bridge Assisted Living community at 4750 25th St. Greeley, CO 80634, or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3001 8th Ave., Evans, CO 80620.

Heer Mortuary in Fort Morgan is in charge of the arrangements.

George Lee Dinges

Jan. 1, 1941-Dec. 15, 2013

Age: 72

Residence: Milliken, Colo.

George Lee Dinges, 84, of Greeley, passed away Dec. 22, 2013, at Hospice of Northern Colorado in Greeley. He was born Nov. 30, 1929, in Wheatland, Wyo., to George and Esther (Eckas) Dinges.

George grew up and graduated high school in Wheatland.

On June 17, 1950, at St. Paul’s Congregational Church in Greeley, he married Lydia Scheidt. He was a member and enjoyed sewing lap robes for Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. He was a member of RSVP.

George is survived by his wife, Lydia of Greeley; daughters, Sharon Lynch of Eaton, Phyllis (Jerry) Moorman of Grand Junction, and Beverly (Ray) Shostrom of Windsor; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Ann (Russ) Peery of Helena, Mont., and Dora (Ray) Miller of Greeley; and one brother, Robert (Marianne) of Greeley.

Memorial contributions may be made to “George Dinges Memorial Fund,” c/o Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley, CO, 80634. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.adamsonchapels.com.

Jose S. Jaramillo

Nov. 10, 1928-Dec. 20, 2013

Age: 85

Residence: Greeley

Jose S. Jaramillo, 85, of Greeley, passed away on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, at the Hospice of Northern Colorado Inpatient Unit. He was born on Nov. 10, 1928, to Telesfor and Adelina (Estrada) Jaramillo in Trementina, N.M.

Jose married Celina (Sally) Gallegos in Las Vegas, N.M., on Oct. 22, 1950, and they lived there until Aug. 2011, when they moved to Colorado to be closer to their daughters and grandchildren.

Jaramillo farmed for most of his life and enjoyed every minute of doing so. He was also a butcher for several years. He was a member of the Fundamental Baptist Church. His favorite pasttime was barbecues with his family and family reunions in Trementina, N.M.

Jose is survived by his wife, Celina (Sally) Jaramillo; his son, Leonard and wife, Maribel Jaramillo; daughters, Dolores (Verna) and husband, Mike Cervantes, and Sharon and husband, David Euresti; and a special niece, Joann Autobee. He had nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Jose is preceded in death by his parents, Telesfor and Adelina Jaramillo; a son, Victor Jaramillo; his brothers, Bernabe, Jake, and Issac Jaramillo; and sisters, Serbana and Cordelia Sanchez.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013, at the Moser Funeral Service Chapel, 3501 S. 11th Ave., Evans. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, at the Upper Room Ministries, 919 18th Ave., Greeley. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Betty M. Keiss, 82, of Greeley, passed away Dec. 19, 2013, at her home in Greeley. She was born March 29, 1931, to Mitchell “Mike” Jr. and Mary (Miller) Printz in LaSalle, Colo.

On June 4, 1949, Betty married Dwayne W. Keiss in Greeley. She was a wonderful, loving, caring wife and mother. Her family was her greatest accomplishment. In her free time, Betty enjoyed reading, knitting, crocheting, cooking, baking and traveling to Las Vegas and Glenwood Springs. She was a determined, yet simple lady.

Robert Vaughn Lloyd, 68, of St. Simons Island, Ga., passed away Monday, Dec. 16, 2013 at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick. He was born Oct. 9, 1945, to Bob and Betty Lloyd in Greeley.

Bob was a 1963 graduate of Greeley High School and received a bachelor’s degree in construction management from Colorado State University. He was a veteran of the Army, having served in Japan during the Vietnam War. He was retired from Bechtel Corp., and had lived on St. Simons Island for the past three years. He enjoyed playing golf and spending time with his beloved dachshunds, Humphrey, Maggie May, Maxwell, and Gracie.

Bob is survived by his wife, Patricia Lloyd of St. Simons; sister, Ann Joseph of Evergreen, Colo.; uncle, Edward Sweet of Greeley; brother-in-law, Robert (Claudia) Walker of Warrenton, Ga.; two sisters-in-law, Louise (Warren) Adams and Judy Waller of Augusta, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Dec. 20, 2013 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church with the Rev. Alan M. Akridge officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations be made to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 900 Gloucester St., Brunswick, GA, 31520, or Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia, 4627 US Highway 17, N. Brunswick, GA, 31525.

Chapman Funeral Chapel and Crematory of Brunswick was in charge of the arrangements.

Patricia J. Meisenheimer

June 16, 1956-Dec. 20, 2013

Age: 57

Residence: Greeley, formerly of Windsor

Patricia J. Meisenheimer, 57 of Greeley, formerly of Windsor, died on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, at the Medical Center of the Rockies. Patti was the fouth child of Mary Sandoval, who preceded her in death on April 18, 2007. She was also preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Gladys Meisenheimer, on Nov. 8, 2007.

Patti was born June 16, 1956, in Fort Collins to Mary Aurora Sandoval. She grew up in Fort Collins, and met the love of her life Michael D. Meisenheimer. They were married on Dec. 22, 1978, and moved to Windsor. Patti enjoyed painting, gardening, cooking, singing, and most of all raising her children. She devoted her life to her family and most of all her husband, and soul mate, Mike.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Michael D. Meisenheimer; her daughter, Angelina Martinez and husband, Brian Espinoza of Windsor; her son, Dominic Meisenheimer and wife, Holly Meisenheimer of Greeley; her son, Chris Meisenheimer of Greeley; and three grandchildren, Bryant Espinoza, Shaina Espinoza, and Brianna Espinoza. She is also survived by her loving sisters, Virginia Ortega, Irene Mata, and Bernadette Vail; and her brother, Robert Sandoval, all of Fort Collins; and her father-in-law, Roy D. Meisenheimer of Denver. Patti is also survived by the many people whose lives she touched throughout her life and her community that are too many to mention.

A memorial service to celebrate Patti’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, at the Moser Funeral Service Chapel, 3501 S. 11th Ave., Evans.

Helen Annette Nelson, age 99, died on Dec. 20, 2013, at Life Care Center of Greeley, where she had lived for five years. She was born Jan. 21, 1914, in Meridian, Miss., to William Jefferson and Mable (English) Large. She was the oldest, and only girl, of four children.

Helen’s early childhood was spent in the South. The family moved often and she graduated from Cheyenne, Wyo. High School in 1933. She became and was a hairdresser until she met and married Lloyd G. Nelson in 1936. They moved to Greeley and together began General Typewriter and Office Supply on 9th Avenue across from the court house. The business moved in 1947 to 807 8th St., and became Nelson Office Supply. It was a family business for 72 years until it was sold in 2009.

Helen was active in the business until Lloyd’s death in 1980. She was a member of First Methodist Church and later First Congregational Church, where she was a 50-year member. She was in Eastern Star more than 50 years, and also belonged to the Altrusa Club. After Lloyd’s death, she became an expert needlewoman and was a founding member of the Embroiderer’s Guild, and was active in many stitchery groups. When her eyesight began to fail from macular degeneration, at the age of 86, she moved to the Bridge Assisted Living, where audio books and her video reader became her lifelines.

A private graveside service will be held on Thursday, Dec. 26, at Sunset Memorial Gardens. A celebration of her life will be held on her 100th birthday date, at 2 p.m. Jan. 21, at First Congregational Church in Greeley.

Memorials in her honor may be made to the High Plains Library District Foundation, for audio books, or to a charity of your choice, in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 702 13th St. Greeley, CO, 80631. Please view the online obituary and sign the family guest book at www.allnutt.com.

Lawrence “Larry” Schick

May 2, 1930-Dec. 19, 2013

Age: 83

Residence: Glenwood Springs, Colo.

Lawrence (Larry) Schick, passed away Dec. 19, 2013, in Glenwood Springs, Colo. He was born May 2, 1930, to Gottfried (Scotty) and Mary Schick in Fort Colllins, where he farmed for many years.

Larry moved to Glenwood Springs 35 years ago, where he worked in the mines, was a Realtor, and had his own snow plow business. After semi-retiring, he did counseling at the halfway house in Glenwood Springs and Rifle. His roots were always in Fort Collins. Larry was a hard worker and he never knew a stranger. He held membership at the hot springs pool in Glenwood for many years, where he would spend hours conversing with old friends that would gather there, and with travelers that came to enjoy the pool. He loved telling jokes, and befriended many people who needed a home. He would always have room to put someone up, and would help anyone.

Larry is survived by his sons, Robert Schick of Menominee, Mich., and William Schick of Denver; and daughter, Debra Lawrence of Glenwood Springs; along with grandchildren and their families, Jason (Kaitlin) Schick and Isla, Jody (Ryan) Gallent, Megan and Parker, Cassidy and Casey Lawrence, and Cody and Kaylee Schick; his sister-in-law, Leona Schick of Windsor; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Edwin and Richard; and first wife, Eleanor.